Mission
• Promote the aims of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), as stated in the preamble to the bylaws of that association.
• Further, the legislative and other objectives of MOAA
• Foster fraternal relationships among retired, active, and former officers of the uniformed services, the National Guard, and reserve components.
• Provide useful services for uniformed service members and their families, and survivors.
• Protect and advocate for the rights and interests of service retirees, Veterans, and current uniformed service members in matters of state and federal legislation (this includes officers, warrant officers, enlisted personnel, surviving spouses, and eligible families of this community).
• Provide the assistance necessary to affiliate chapters to effectively serve their members, their communities, and the nation.


Find more on our website which serves as a valuable resource for you and our Chapters, providing essential support and information.  

The California Council of Chapters of the Military Officers Association of America (CALMOAA) focuses on advocating for the rights and interests of military service members, veterans, retirees, and their families. Their mission includes:
• Supporting legislative efforts that benefit the military community in California.
• Protecting service-earned benefits for uniformed service members and their dependents.
• Engaging in grassroots advocacy to ensure military-related issues remain a priority in state and federal legislation.
• Collaborating with MOAA to further national and state-level initiatives that impact military personnel.
CALMOAA works closely with MOAA to amplify the voices of military officers and their families in legislative matters

The California Council of Chapters has 23 Chapters representing more than 1300 members across the state.

The Military Officers Association of America, California Council of Chapters (CALMOAA) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation and an affiliate of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). Together, we are "One Powerful Voice," dedicated to making a meaningful impact for the entire military community—including active-duty service members, retirees, and surviving spouses of all ranks


As a nonprofit organization, CALMOAA operates exclusively for the benefit of the military community and not for private gain. It is organized and administered under the California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law and the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(19) to fulfill its mission of advocacy, support, and service. 


All Officers of all the branches of the uniformed services are welcome to join our organization. Today, we have 23 chapters and more than 1,300  members in the state of California.